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The Extermination of a Nation: The Genocide in Rwanda

This is a Document Based Question lesson plan that helps students improve their document analysis skills while at the same time evaluating the events and effects of the Rwandan genocide.

 

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Rwandan Genocide

The Kigali Genocide Memorial commemorates the 1994 Rwandan genocide. The remains of over 250,000 people are buried here.

The Kigali Genocide Memorial commemorates the 1994 Rwandan genocide. The remains of over 250,000 people are buried here.

Human Rights

Burnt-Out Schoolroom at Kabgayi Hospital - Genocide Site - Outside Muhanga-Gitarama - Rwanda.

Burnt-Out Schoolroom at Kabgayi Hospital - Genocide Site - Outside Muhanga-Gitarama - Rwanda.

International Response

UNOG Observes Day of Reflection on Rwanda Genocide.

UNOG Observes Day of Reflection on Rwanda Genocide.

Remembrance

President Kagame, senior Government officials and Rwandan youth participate in the Walk to Remember. Kigali, 9 April 2016.

President Kagame, senior Government officials and Rwandan youth participate in the Walk to Remember. Kigali, 9 April 2016.

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Type(s) of Resources: 
  • Lesson Plans
    • Primary Source(s): 
  • Government Documents
    • Grade Level(s): 
  • 9-12
    • Audience(s): 
  • Teacher and Student
    • Discipline(s): 
  • Social Studies

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